Process and starting material
Live: associated with fresh-frozen starting material. Rosin: a concentrate produced with heat and pressure. Resin extract: a solvent-based extract. Solventless: a process category that avoids extraction solvents such as hydrocarbons; it is not a contaminant test.
Consistency words
Shatter: glass-like consistency. Sugar: granular consistency. Crumble: dry, friable consistency. Badder or budder: soft, creamy consistency. Sauce: a liquid-rich presentation, sometimes containing crystals. These descriptions leave the exact ingredients and process to the full product label.
Hash and crystals
Bubble hash: resin glands separated using water and mechanical action. Full melt: a description used for hash that melts more completely; grading language is not universally standardized. Diamonds: a crystalline concentrate format associated with THCA. A product sold with sauce is not described fully by the crystal alone.
Equipment language
Chamber: the device area designed to hold compatible concentrate. Banger: a heated component commonly associated with a traditional rig. E-rig: an electronically heated rig. Preset: a manufacturer-defined operating setting. Target temperature: the setting a control system aims to maintain, distinct from a separate surface reading.
Numbers and evidence
THC: a principal intoxicating cannabinoid in cannabis. THCA: a related chemical form that can convert to THC when heated. Terpenes: aroma-associated compounds. Batch: a product grouping used for traceability. Certificate of analysis: a testing report whose relevance depends on matching the product and understanding what was tested.
Sources & context
These references support the terminology and context above. Manufacturer guidance is commercial information, not a medical safety standard. Always follow the instructions for your product and equipment.